The Battle Begins for Coveted Award and Nissans in the Running

Online, July 18, 2012 (Newswire.com) - The North American Car and Truck/Utility of the Year award is a coveted award that is given to the top car and truck/utility vehicle every year. It is a highly competitive award and the winner is chosen by a panel of 50 experts in the automotive field who are designated a jurors. The long list for the top contenders of 2013 has been released and Nissan of Chantilly is proud to say that there are three Nissan models on the list this year. They are as follows:

2013 North American Car of the Year
• Nissan Altima
• Nissan Sentra

2013 North American Truck/Utility
• Nissan Pathfinder

Nissan of Chantilly is proud that these new models are on the long list and are in the running to become "Car of the Year" or "Truck/Utility of the Year" for 2013. Each of these models must still go through three more rounds of judging in the late fall through the winter to find out how they pale in comparison to the other makes on the long list. Winners of the 2013 "Car of the Year" and "Truck/Utility of the Year" will be announced in January of 2013. So for now we are forced to sit and wonder who will come out on top.

In the meantime, Nissan lovers are encouraged to check out the 2012 versions of these top models. Nissan of Chantilly is stocked up on 2012 Nissan Altimas, Sentras, and Pathfinders, all at special internet prices. Anyone wanting more information regarding these or other Nissan models can contact Nissan of Chantilly online at www.nissanchantily.com, call 800-724-9350, or visit the dealership in Chantilly, VA to speak with one of their knowledgeable associates.

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